
Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists
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Luke Timothy Johnson
It's easy to forget that philosophy means "love of wisdom," not "love of thinking." In addition to philosophy that tells you how to think well, the field also provides guidance on how to live well - solid advice on how to be a good father or friend, or how to grow old gracefully, or to know what true happiness is.
Greek and Roman thinkers such as Marcus Tullius Cicero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Dio Chrysostom, and Plutarch of Chaeronea devoted their lives not to metaphysics and epistemology but to the appreciation and practice of morality and virtue, values, and character. They give us - in plain, straightforward language - rules designed to help us progress as people.
These 24 inspiring lectures introduce you to the sages who, as a group, represent the "missing page" of the history of philosophy. Although their names are sometimes familiar to us, as in the case of Cicero and Plutarch, their philosophy is not. Studying these thinkers offers some surprising ways to think about philosophy.
For example, they believed the heart of philosophy is the question of how to live well as a human being. It is how you act, not what you think, that is most important. Virtue and morality are the keys to living a good life. And philosophers should practice what they preach (although, as you'll discover, the Greco-Roman moral philosophers certainly had flaws).
From Cicero's deep sense of civic duty to Marcus Aurelius's pursuit of wisdom and dedication to the common good, this course offers ample opportunity to hear, in their own words, the philosophers' prescriptions for healthier living.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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nice but requires attention
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An overlooked chapter of Western philosophy!
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He will leave you with a deep understanding of the The Stoics. Your appetite will be whetted so that you can most into the practice of this ancient philosophy to live a life of wisdom and not just knowledge.
And then to experience the correctly understood Happiness these phi slippers strived for.
Broad and deep on The Stoics
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A really solid intro to Greco-Roman moralists
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Professor Johnson is passionate and deeply committed to present the subject matter to his students.
He has command of the issues and makes the lectures fly by.
It opened up a whole new world for me, which I intend to explore in more detail.
My thanks to all involved, JK.
EXCELLENT, philosophy in the Hellenistic era.
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Beautifully done
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If you could sum up Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists in three words, what would they be?
Character, Practice, HabitsWhat does Professor Luke Timothy Johnson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Very passionate reader, really enjoyed his style.Any additional comments?
I would have loved this course to be twice as long as it was. The content is a great mix between historical context, philosophical ideas and practical tips. I found the book to be both inspiring and challenging. Although I was already familiar with the topic, I learned a lot. Highly recommended.Wonderful introduction to practical philosophy
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A Solid Presentation
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Great Book!
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The only complaint I have is that most of the individuals covered are Stoics. I would've liked to hear Johnson spend a lecture or two on Epicurus, or perhaps a famous Cynic like Diogenes.
Philosophy As Self-Improvement
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